JUDICIAL & LEGAL EXPERIENCE

  * 2013 to Present – NYS Supreme Court Justice, 9th JD (Dutchess)

  * 1995 to 2012 – NYS, Principal Court Attorney to Supreme Court Justice, and Dutchess County Family Court Judge

  * 1987 to 1997 – Satz, Kirshon & Rosa, P.C., Poughkeepsie, NY, Partner and Trial Attorney

About Judge Rosa | A Thoughtful Presence on the Bench — Re-Elect Justice Maria Rosa, NYS Supreme Court Justice

Maria previously worked as a principal court attorney to a Supreme Court justice and a Dutchess County Family Court judge, and as a partner and trial attorney at Satz, Kirshon & Rosa, P.C.

Maria currently serves as a New York State Supreme Court justice in the 9th Judicial District.

2026 New York General Election

Served as a principal court attorney to a Supreme Court justice from 1995 to 2012.

Served as a Dutchess County Family Court judge from 1995 to 2012.

Served as a partner at Satz, Kirshon & Rosa, P.C. from 1987 to 1997, providing legal representation to clients.

Worked as a trial attorney at Satz, Kirshon & Rosa, P.C. from 1987 to 1997.

- Served as a principal court attorney to a Supreme Court justice from 1995 to 2012.
- Served as a Dutchess County Family Court judge from 1995 to 2012.
- Served as a partner at Satz, Kirshon & Rosa, P.C. from 1987 to 1997, providing legal representation to clients.
- Worked as a trial attorney at Satz, Kirshon & Rosa, P.C. from 1987 to 1997.

Legal Experience

When her employer reached retirement age, she became a candidate for his seat on the Supreme Court. As she explained in public statements as a candidate, she embarked on this step “so that I may continue to serve the public in a manner that supports the true purpose of our democracy, and the tenets of the New York State and United States Constitutions based on justice and equality.”

Rosa ’87 Travels Path from Small Firm to Supreme Court Justice

When her employer reached retirement age, she became a candidate for his seat on the Supreme Court. As she explained in public statements as a candidate, she embarked on this step “so that I may continue to serve the public in a manner that supports the true purpose of our democracy, and the tenets of the New York State and United States Constitutions based on justice and equality.” She further explained, “It is, and has always been, important to me that people who come to our courts leave with the feeling that their views have been heard and understood, and with the sense that our justice system works.”

Said serving the public means upholding the constitutional tenets of justice and equality.

Said court users should feel heard and understand that the justice system works.

- Said serving the public means upholding the constitutional tenets of justice and equality.
- Said court users should feel heard and understand that the justice system works.

Judicial Philosophy

Rosa said that in her Monday-through-Friday, 9-to-5 work, “I’m blessed with an extremely competent staff: a legal secretary, principal court attorney and court clerk.” She explained her principal challenge is to “move cases through in a timely fashion without sacrificing the quality of justice.” As one of three Supreme Court Justices in Dutchess County, she has more than 500 cases assigned to her, in all areas of civil law.

Prioritizes moving cases promptly without sacrificing the quality of justice.

- Prioritizes moving cases promptly without sacrificing the quality of justice.

Judicial Administration

As of September 9, 2026, Maria G. Rosa’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

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Maria G. Rosa

Bronx-born and raised in Whitestone, Queens, Rosa graduated from Bayside High School and then enrolled at the University at Albany, earning her BA in 1984 in Foreign Languages, specifically French with a business concentration, and Chinese.

Rosa ’87 Travels Path From Small Firm to Supreme Court Justice

Maria G. Rosa earned a Bachelor of Arts in foreign languages from the University at Albany in 1984, studying French with a concentration in business and Chinese.

Rosa '87 Travels Path From Small Firm to Supreme Court Justice

After graduation, she envisioned a career in business law and practiced in a small Dutchess County private firm, becoming a partner. However, after 10 years in private practice, Rosa became full-time Principal Court Attorney to a Family Court Judge who later became a New York State Supreme Court Justice.

Maria G. Rosa worked as a full-time principal court attorney for a Family Court judge who later became a New York State Supreme Court justice. She previously practiced business law at a small private firm in Dutchess County, where she became a partner.

With nearly four decades as a lawyer, including the last 13 years as a New York State Supreme Court Justice, Maria Rosa brings knowledge, empathy and integrity to the bench. Judge Rosa is committed to giving litigants and their attorneys a genuine opportunity to be heard, and to applying the law fairly.

Re-Elect Justice Maria Rosa, NYS Supreme Court Justice | Dedicated to Justice

For Maria Rosa ’87, the path to New York State Supreme Court Justice traced equal parts practicality and old-school idealism, with foreign languages and private practice along the way. She covers the 9th Judicial District, which includes Dutchess, Westchester, Orange, Rockland and Putnam Counties, with chambers in Dutchess County.

Maria serves as a New York State Supreme Court justice in the 9th Judicial District.

Practiced business law for 10 years and became a partner at a small private firm in Dutchess County.

Served as a full-time principal court attorney for a Family Court judge who later became a New York State Supreme Court justice.

Beyond the bench, Judge Rosa is a longtime public servant, educator, and advocate who believes in preserving an individual’s rights and dignity, and giving every litigant the opportunity to present their case and defend their rights. Justice begins with understanding.

Committed to applying the law fairly and giving litigants a genuine opportunity to be heard and defend their rights.

- Committed to applying the law fairly and giving litigants a genuine opportunity to be heard and defend their rights.

Prioritizes moving cases through the courts in a timely manner without sacrificing the quality of justice.

- Prioritizes moving cases through the courts in a timely manner without sacrificing the quality of justice.

Education JD ALBANY LAW SCHOOL, 1987 GRADUATE

Prior Civic Service New York State Supreme Court Justice since 2012; court attorney to Supreme Court judge and family court judge from 1995 through 2012.

Campaign Web Site 
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Candidate Endorsements DUTCHESS DEMOCRATIC WOMEN'S CAUCUS; ELEANOR'S LEGACY; NEW YORK HISPANIC AMERICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION; NEW YORK STATE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE; WESTCHESTER COUNTY CORRECTION SUPERIOR OFFICERS ASSOCIATION; WESTCHESTER PUTNAM CENTRAL LABOR BODY – AFLCIO

Campaign Email reelectjusticemariarosa@gmail.com

Campaign Phone 914-474-3414

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City/Town of Residence Millbrook, NY

New York Supreme Court Justice - 9th Judicial District — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org.

Rosa is a member of the Dutchess County Bar Association and the NYS Supreme Court Justices Association. She lives in Dutchess County with her family.

Maria G. Rosa was born in the Bronx and raised in Whitestone, Queens. She earned a bachelor's degree in foreign languages, including French with a business concentration and Chinese, from the University at Albany and a law degree from Albany Law School. She is listed as residing in Millbrook, New York, and lives in Dutchess County with her family.

Maria G. Rosa previously worked as a full-time principal court attorney for a Family Court judge who later became a New York State Supreme Court justice. She also practiced at a small private firm in Dutchess County, where she became a partner.

City/Town of Residence Millbrook, NY
I have been a Judge on the New York State Supreme Court since 2013. I am dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of all persons in my court. I believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect and giving each person a true opportunity to be heard. I do my best to apply the law fairly and correctly and to provide an explanation for my rulings. Before election to the State Supreme Court in 2012, I spent 18 years as Court Attorney to a judge and 10 years as an attorney in private practice.

Maria currently serves as a New York State Supreme Court judge. She was elected in 2012 and has served since 2013.

Served for 18 years as a court attorney to a judge before being elected to the New York State Supreme Court.

- Served for 18 years as a court attorney to a judge before being elected to the New York State Supreme Court.

Believes court participants should receive fair and equal treatment, and be treated with dignity and respect, with a true opportunity to be heard.

Said she seeks to apply the law fairly and correctly and explain her rulings.

- Believes court participants should receive fair and equal treatment, and be treated with dignity and respect, with a true opportunity to be heard.
- Said she seeks to apply the law fairly and correctly and explain her rulings.

Prioritizes moving cases through the court promptly without sacrificing the quality of justice.

“Professor Siegel’s New York Practice course and the negotiation classes at Albany Law School were keenly applicable to my current role as judge,” said Rosa.

Rosa is a member of the Dutchess County Bar Association and the NYS Supreme Court Justices Association. She lives in Dutchess County with her family.

Maria previously worked full-time as a principal court attorney to a Family Court judge. She also practiced at a small private law firm in Dutchess County, where she became a partner.

With nearly four decades as a lawyer, including the last 13 years as a New York State Supreme Court Justice, Maria Rosa brings knowledge, empathy and integrity to the bench.

Practiced law at a small private firm in Dutchess County for 10 years, becoming a partner.

Said she would serve in accordance with the New York State and U.S. Constitutions and the principles of justice and equality.

Practiced business law at a small Dutchess County private firm for 10 years and became a partner.

Handles more than 500 assigned civil cases as a Supreme Court justice in Dutchess County.

Said that serving the public means supporting democracy and the New York State and U.S. Constitutions “based on justice and equality.”

Said court users should leave feeling heard and understood and with the sense that “our justice system works.”

Said her principal challenge in managing cases is moving them promptly without sacrificing the quality of justice.

Rosa ’87 travels path from small firm to Supreme Court justice | Albany Law School

Education JD ALBANY LAW SCHOOL, 1987 GRADUATE

Maria G. Rosa earned a Bachelor of Arts in foreign languages, studying French with a business concentration and Chinese, and a law degree from Albany Law School. She lives in Millbrook, New York.

I have been a Judge on the New York State Supreme Court since 2013. I am dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of all persons in my court. I believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect and giving each person a true opportunity to be heard. I do my best to apply the law fairly and correctly and to provide an explanation for my rulings. Before election to the State Supreme Court in 2012, I spent 18 years as Court Attorney to a judge and 10 years as an attorney in private practice.

Served 18 years as a court attorney to a judge before her election to the New York State Supreme Court.

Practiced law for 10 years at a small Dutchess County firm and became a partner.

- Served 18 years as a court attorney to a judge before her election to the New York State Supreme Court.
- Practiced law for 10 years at a small Dutchess County firm and became a partner.

Believes litigants should have their rights and dignity preserved and a genuine opportunity to be heard.

Commits to giving litigants and attorneys an opportunity to be heard and applying the law fairly.

Said she works to apply the law fairly and correctly and to explain her rulings.

- Believes litigants should have their rights and dignity preserved and a genuine opportunity to be heard.
- Commits to giving litigants and attorneys an opportunity to be heard and applying the law fairly.
- Said she works to apply the law fairly and correctly and to explain her rulings.

- Prioritizes moving cases through the court promptly without sacrificing the quality of justice.

JUDICIAL & LEGAL EXPERIENCE

* 2013 to Present – NYS Supreme Court Justice, 9th JD (Dutchess)

* 1995 to 2012 – NYS, Principal Court Attorney to Supreme Court Justice, and Dutchess County Family Court Judge

* 1987 to 1997 – Satz, Kirshon & Rosa, P.C., Poughkeepsie, NY, Partner and Trial Attorney

EDUCATION

* Albany Law School of Union University, Albany, NY, Juris Doctor, 1987

* State University of New York at Albany, Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, 1984

* University of Grenoble, France, 1983

Maria G. Rosa previously worked for New York State as a principal court attorney and was a partner and trial attorney at Satz, Kirshon & Rosa, P.C. in Poughkeepsie.

Justice Maria Rosa has served 30 years in the NY State Unified Court System, including the last 13 years as a NY State Supreme Court Justice.
She is rated HIGHLY QUALIFIED by the NY State Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission.

JUDICIAL & LEGAL EXPERIENCE

* 2013 to Present – NYS Supreme Court Justice, 9th JD (Dutchess)

Maria currently serves as a New York State Supreme Court justice in the 9th Judicial District (Dutchess), a position she has held since 2013.

Serves as a New York State Supreme Court justice in the 9th Judicial District (Dutchess).

Served as a principal court attorney for a Supreme Court justice and as a Dutchess County Family Court judge from 1995 to 2012.

Worked as a partner and trial attorney at Satz, Kirshon & Rosa, P.C. in Poughkeepsie from 1987 to 1997.

- Serves as a New York State Supreme Court justice in the 9th Judicial District (Dutchess).
- Served as a principal court attorney for a Supreme Court justice and as a Dutchess County Family Court judge from 1995 to 2012.
- Worked as a partner and trial attorney at Satz, Kirshon & Rosa, P.C. in Poughkeepsie from 1987 to 1997.

Said that court users should leave feeling heard and understood, with confidence that the justice system works.

Aims to move cases through the courts promptly without sacrificing the quality of justice.

Maria G. Rosa was born in the Bronx and raised in Whitestone, Queens. She earned a bachelor's degree in foreign languages from the University at Albany, with French, a business concentration, and Chinese as areas of study, and a law degree from Albany Law School. She lives in Millbrook, New York.

Served as a court attorney to a judge for 18 years before being elected to the New York Supreme Court.

Practiced business law at a small Dutchess County firm for 10 years and became a partner.

- Served as a court attorney to a judge for 18 years before being elected to the New York Supreme Court.
- Practiced business law at a small Dutchess County firm for 10 years and became a partner.

Re-Elect Justice Maria Rosa, NYS Supreme Court Justice (homepage)

Commits to hearing from litigants, applying the law fairly, protecting individual rights and dignity, and explaining rulings.

- Commits to hearing from litigants, applying the law fairly, protecting individual rights and dignity, and explaining rulings.

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